Book excerpt: The Falkland Islands consist of two main islands and several hundred smaller islands in the South Atlantic. Most visitors to the islands come in summer, between October and March, to enjoy the spectacular wildlife and quaint rural lifestyle. Tourism is being actively encouraged and increasing rapidly; a significant part of the increase is from visiting cruise liners. The most popular reason to visit is for the scenic beauty and the flora and fauna. Conservation is high on the Islands' agenda. The majority of visitors are from the UK but efforts are being made to encourage wildlife and adventure tourism. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.